Shiitake Mushroom Meatloaf, with Delicious Mushroom Gravy | Life is a Palindrome

Ingredients

• 1 cup very hot water
• 1/4 oz. dried shiitake mushrooms (4 large)
• 6 small (~2"x3") slices gluten-free sourdough bread
• 1/2 lb. white or crimini mushrooms, cleaned
• 1 T. olive oil or lard or fat of your choice
• 1 onion, chopped fine
• 1 1/2 tsp. salt
• 4 cloves garlic, minced/pressed
• 2 pounds ground beef, crumbled
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 tsp. ground pepper
• 1/2 pound white or crimini mushrooms, thinly sliced
• 3/4 tsp. thyme
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1/4 cup white rice flour
• 2 1/2 cups chicken broth
• salt and pepper to taste